Gotta come up with Plan B, but first a nap from our sponsor.
Try not to keep ya long.......I woke up again. LOL........I keep doing that. Sorry weird family humor........moving on.
Anyway, I woke up slow and grumpy - reassessing the week-end. Aunt Martha and hubby both got hit with the big bad bug going round, so they had to cancel the gathering on Sunday. Prayers for them to feel better soon........nobody wants a bug ever and especially not during a holiday.
Gotta make a Plan B. Thinking to take all those baked goods to a family shelter.......there's one about 20 minutes away........to add to the group's Easter dinner. There are many families in need of food. So looking forward to church at 7 tonight!
The other thing........I contacted a 2nd person about spring cleaning. To get a comparative bid. She called me right back. Now here's the thing. I had been out that day - the big fatigue wave was hitting hard right when this lady called.
I was trying to chat despite cognitive difficulties, but the conversation on my end came off flakier than a box of corn flakes. Confused, distracted....yawning every two seconds.....zonked and wonky. In review, if I spoke to someone about a job & they sounded like me that day, I might think the old girls a bit off too! ......sigh.
It's been two days, she hasn't confirmed the appointment so this morning I left her a message to officially cancel. (we decided to meet Saturday afternoon, she asked me to give her a time. I told her anytime between 1 & 3 .......to pick the best half hour for her/confirm via e-mail. She didn't do that.)
The couple I met with are very nice........they charge a lot more for monthly cleanings.......I know that I get two people, but can I afford that? Not so much. I am fine with the fees they charge for the spring cleaning. The ongoing monthly cleaning is too expensive for me. Two hours of general cleaning covers what I need monthly.
I wish I had healthy me here to handle the details. My head is spinning. Not sure what to do about tomorrow. I could make burgers, baked beans, salad, potatoes .......that sort of thing for us to eat.......or I could take Sam out to eat.........or I could just be cool and see what he thinks.
Time for a nap..........my head hurts, there's a lot of pollen kicking my baby brain. Gotta get busy and make Sara's card later.............glad that I remembered. Wish I had some of Ruster's creative card making talents about now..................big big sigh. Hugs to all..........Easter blessings and wishes!
P.S. My pants arrived..........yay!!!!!!!!!!!! They are too long, but they're here. I can baste them for tonight. (same brand/size/style as the ones I got last time, why is this pair so long??? I am shrinking, but even I can't shrink that much in a few months.
Anyway, I woke up slow and grumpy - reassessing the week-end. Aunt Martha and hubby both got hit with the big bad bug going round, so they had to cancel the gathering on Sunday. Prayers for them to feel better soon........nobody wants a bug ever and especially not during a holiday.
Gotta make a Plan B. Thinking to take all those baked goods to a family shelter.......there's one about 20 minutes away........to add to the group's Easter dinner. There are many families in need of food. So looking forward to church at 7 tonight!
The other thing........I contacted a 2nd person about spring cleaning. To get a comparative bid. She called me right back. Now here's the thing. I had been out that day - the big fatigue wave was hitting hard right when this lady called.
I was trying to chat despite cognitive difficulties, but the conversation on my end came off flakier than a box of corn flakes. Confused, distracted....yawning every two seconds.....zonked and wonky. In review, if I spoke to someone about a job & they sounded like me that day, I might think the old girls a bit off too! ......sigh.
It's been two days, she hasn't confirmed the appointment so this morning I left her a message to officially cancel. (we decided to meet Saturday afternoon, she asked me to give her a time. I told her anytime between 1 & 3 .......to pick the best half hour for her/confirm via e-mail. She didn't do that.)
The couple I met with are very nice........they charge a lot more for monthly cleanings.......I know that I get two people, but can I afford that? Not so much. I am fine with the fees they charge for the spring cleaning. The ongoing monthly cleaning is too expensive for me. Two hours of general cleaning covers what I need monthly.
I wish I had healthy me here to handle the details. My head is spinning. Not sure what to do about tomorrow. I could make burgers, baked beans, salad, potatoes .......that sort of thing for us to eat.......or I could take Sam out to eat.........or I could just be cool and see what he thinks.
Time for a nap..........my head hurts, there's a lot of pollen kicking my baby brain. Gotta get busy and make Sara's card later.............glad that I remembered. Wish I had some of Ruster's creative card making talents about now..................big big sigh. Hugs to all..........Easter blessings and wishes!
P.S. My pants arrived..........yay!!!!!!!!!!!! They are too long, but they're here. I can baste them for tonight. (same brand/size/style as the ones I got last time, why is this pair so long??? I am shrinking, but even I can't shrink that much in a few months.
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Your pants shrunk! Dagnabit! This whole CFS thing is getting way out of control. Soon it\'s going to affect our memory and everything, Helen!
So sorry your plans fell apart for tomorrow! UGH. Plan B\'s are always hard when you have so little notice!
If you know of a family shelter that\'s too far away for you to drive, maybe they would be willing to come and get the stuffs you have!! I know you want to put it where there are hungry people. I hope you can find a good place. You could call your church and ask if they have any suggestions???
These cleaning people don\'t seem very reliable! If they can\'t even confirm an apointment, I don\'t know that they\'re going to do what they claim in cleaning either!! PUH! I know it\'s hard to find good workers these days, but there are so many organizations that do these types of things for disabled peeps like us. My dad lives in an apartment with a bunch of other apartments and word of mouth (and him being truely annoying) got him the name of a school/college student who spends two hours a day cleaning. She makes great money on these older folks! She only charges 10 dollars to come, do the dishes, dust, vacuum, change the bed linen, and clean and sanitize the bathroom. If you want her to do more and it runs into hour number two, then you pay another ten dollars. My dad has her come every Sat. for one hour and has her do different things on different days. By the end of the month, she\'s ready to start over on the place. This gal really works hard, and the people at dad\'s \"home\" use her daily. It\'s good income, she\'s sweet and I told dad that while she is there, he should always have her open up the windows and let fresh air in before she leaves. She\'s young and strong and can open and close them. I think he liked my suggestion!! He doesn\'t get outside in the fresh air much, so this is important.....especially now that the nice weather is coming. I\'m sure you can find someone who can meet your needs at a reasonable price.
I told you about my Merry Maids deal. I did that only once! Can\'t afford to do it again...too expensive. But seriously, once they deep cleaned, I was able to keep up after that. I just couldn\'t get started. It seemed overwhelming to me. Like so many other things with this illness.
Whelp, sorry to hear about the shrinkage and other cognitive issues, Karen. I\'m sure you\'ll get a Plan B as soon as you wake up....whenever that may be!
I\'m wishing you a blessed Easter Sunday.....whoever you are.
Who\'s Karen? We all know about changing plans! And we all make the best of it. I\'m sure you will have a good day, whatever you end up doing.
hug hug
Bummer about the cleaning lady, just where are the old fashioned cleaning ladies that know about DEEP cleaning????? Anyhoo, I am wishing you the best Easter ever whatever plan you go with! I will visit Russ for the day, with Baby in tow. Love to you and big hugs, Connie
Hello Serce....I wish I lived by you,I would apply for the cleaning job. I am looking for a housecleaning gig around where I live. Keep looking,I just know you will find that person who will suit/meet what you need for help in keeping your home tidy.
I think that is a Wonderful idea,taking the food to a shelter or center to share with others. Sorry though that your family get together did not happen. Lots of flu and cold bugs are going around.
Your colorful journal makes me smile . Take care my friend. Hugs xo
Serce .. love your sense of humor. Things did not work out as planned but its great that you are upa nd about and taking care of stuff..even if you sound flaky int he process :-)